FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Short answer: Yes! :-) Frankly, I'm also against buying above retail (and never did), but since this piece is long discontinued, it might (psychologically) make more sense to do it...
Sep 24, 2020,16:25 PM
Admittedly though, the 5131G goes for roughly 2x its (old) MSRP, which always makes it a difficult call. Also, always to give you all sides, its current value is not too far from the MRSP of a 5131/1P -- my personal favorite and perhaps the most distinguished of the entire 5131 family. While the P is still in the catalog, however, chances of getting one may once again be low at MSRP...since it's likely going to be discontinued very soon.
Finally, a possible *5231* G version would have no engraving on the bezel, should that be a deal-breaker....I'm not bothered by it, and actually I find it a nice peculiarity of this 5131 rare handcraft series, but I do see why some people don't love it.
In any event, as you may imagine, I can only be happy for you if you end up choosing this or any other gorgeous Patek rare handcraft....and it will be impossible to EVER have regrets!
Thanks again for this beauty, I'll never get tired of seeing its pictures! ;-)